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Hikkaduwa holiday villa rental with private pool, beach/lake nearby, internet access and balcony/terrace

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Villa
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
Min stay varies

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Key information

100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Beach / lakeside relaxation
Nearest beach 5 km
Swimming pool
Child friendly
Car not necessary
Air conditioning
No pets allowed
Private garden

From the owner

Developing the Phoenix Retreat has been a real labour of love over the years. Our aim has always been to provide luxury accommodation in the most amazing tropical setting for guests who want to experience the real Sri Lanka but who also value having home comforts to hand.

Formerly, The Retreat at Blue Lagoon, we rebranded as The Phoenix Retreat in 2020, after the worldwide pandemic of Covid-19 forced us to close our doors and consider what the future might hold.

We were one of the first privately owned villas to obtain accreditation, with merit, from the Sri Lankan Tourist Board, a requirement to reopen

Restrictions are now very much relaxed. However, if any of your party develop symptoms or are tested positive for covid-19, we and are staff must be informed immediately. Our staff will assist if medical referral is required

The Property and what to expect of your stay:

We first came to Sri Lanka in September 2009 and was instantly charmed by the people, their culture and the fantastic natural landscape. Our sketch plan ideas became a reality and the build of The Retreat completed in 2012.

You will find lofty, light filled interiors, enhanced by contemporary bespoke furniture made in Moratua and the bold use of colour from furnishings sourced in Colombo’s fashionable districts. The original oil paintings that adorn every room are all the work of the talented local artist who has a shop The Saffron Gallery in Hikkaduwa. The ornate wood carvings and signs are the work of a gifted local wood carver Suda, also from Hikkaduwa.

High ceilings and natural airflow keep the villa cool, sustained by the natural cement floors. There are air con units in all 3 bedrooms and ceiling fans throughout the property. The downstairs veranda and upstairs balcony are covered, to provide shade from the midday sun or shelter from the occasional tropical downpours.

The cabana within the grounds is also a peaceful oasis with pond, water feature and 2 hammocks, an ideal place for relaxing, listening to the waterfall and wildlife in the gardens

Monitor lizards, iguanas, porcupine, mongoose,chipmonks and leaf monkeys visit the garden by day; while fruit bats fill the skies at dusk.

Sit on the jetty on the lagoon itself and you will encounter abundant and extraordinary wildlife with parakeets, kingfishers, cormorants ,sea eagles and mynah birds that roost in the jungle bordering the lagoon. The local fishermen dot the landscape at dawn and at dusk to lay their nets and return for their catch. They may offer you fresh lagoon prawns at the jetty, but you can try you hand at fishing off the house paddle boat or off the jetty

The Retreat is serviced by staff who provide security and safety, grounds and pool maintenance, cleaning and bed sheet and towel changes, all within the price of your stay.

The Retreat is a self catering villa. However, food can be prepared by our housekeeper for a very reasonable service charge, paid for separately by you at the end of your stay.

We also provide a welcome pack consisting of tea, coffee, milk, squash, bread, butter and water as a small thank you from us

The Retreat provides you with complete privacy and safety, all home comforts in peaceful tropical surroundings, while just a short tuk tuk ride away, you can enjoy all that lively Hikkaduwa beach has to offer such as excellent surf, diving and a variety of restaurants and nightlife.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

Bedroom 1: Super King Bed
Bedroom 2: Super King Bed
Bedroom 3: Super King Bed
Beds in other rooms: 2 Single Beds
3 En suites

Families

Great for children of all ages
No pets allowed
Cot available
High chair available

Access

Parking
Secure parking
Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Air conditioning
Private outdoor pool (unheated)
Private garden
BBQ
Patio

Waterfront
Balcony or terrace
Boat available
Deck
Internet access
Safe
Staffed property
Table tennis
Cooker
Fridge
Freezer
Toaster
Kettle
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Iron
High chair available
TV
Satellite TV
DVD player
Stereo system
Ceiling Fans
Linen provided
Towels provided
Housekeeping Included

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Interaction with guest

The owners will not be present during the stay. They are represented by their on site housekeeper.There is also a team of drivers with tuk tuks for local trips and air conditioned mini buses for airport transfers and longer distance trips Our housekeeper is happy to cook breakfast, lunch and/ or dinner for you, for a small service charge, we suggest a minimum of 5000 LKR per meal for a party of up to 6, payable at the end of your stay. All you need do is decide what you wish to eat and our housekeeper will buy the ingredients and cook for you.

from £163/night

Phoenix Retreat, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka – Home 3105306

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Booking confirmed

100% refund100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

24 hours after booking

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Things to know

Check in: 12:00 Check out: 12:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £200.00

Smoking

Yes, smoking allowed

House rules

Can we remind you it is “a retreat” and as the names suggests is in a quiet residential area, so we ask that you respect this.
Drug use on the site will not be tolerated
There is no overnight accommodation provided for tour guides and drivers
Smoking is permitted outside only
Internet data is not unlimited and is unsuitable for streaming and downloading films etc. If it is used up you will have the option to top up but at your own expense

About the owner

Philippa S.

Tourist Licence
SLTDA/SQA/PRO/BUN/2020/0049

Average reply time:: 34 minutes
Calendar updated:: 04 May 2024
Years listed:: 10
Based in:: United Kingdom

Languages spoken: English

This Villa has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and sleeps 8. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 12 Nov 2013. Located in Galle District, it has 48 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £1139 to £2205.

The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 04 May 2024.

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sharonfB5818BH

Paradise

Apr 2023

What an amazing place . It’s just like a little slice of Paradise. The accommodation is stunning as are the views and the tranquil sounds . Channa was fantastic & the meal his wife prepar… More

Reviewed 2 May 2023

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Owner's reply:

Thank you for this gorgeous review Sharon. We hope you can spend longer with us next time

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352sallyw

Amazing luxury accommodation in beautiful tropical surroundings

Mar 2023

This was our second stay at the Phoenix Retreat and we hope to go again some time in the future! I can't recommend it enough - my only regret was not staying longer. We travelled around Sri Lanka… More

Reviewed 11 Apr 2023

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Owner's reply:

Thank you Sally for this great review. We are so pleased the standard and services of The Retreat and team and therefore the experience of the guest has not diminished since your last visit in 2016. We hope to welcome you back sometime

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4175242

Norfolk, United Kingdom

A wonderful stay

Jan 2020

We had the most amazing stay at The Retreat. A fabulous villa in a very tranquil setting at the edge of the lagoon. A large pool provided hours of fun, superbly looked after by Neel and pyrantha, who … More

Reviewed 12 Mar 2020

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Owner's reply:

What a great review Christine, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you and your party back some day :)

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moniquedavren

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

My Favourite Holiday Ever! The Retreat is Paradise. Thank You!

Dec 2019

The most amazing holiday! Our family of 7 spent Christmas 2019 at The Retreat. A total of 9 nights. We had a child, teenager, young adults and older adults and every single one of us loved every min… More

Reviewed 11 Feb 2020

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Owner's reply:

hi Monique, I do apologize for not having replied sooner as I have only just seen your review. Wow, what a fab review it is, we are so pleased you had a wonderful stay. We have had a change of staff since the end of January as Prem and Sunitha have moved on. We have a new team who have started, all of whom have worked for 5 star hotels in the Maldives and at the moment a professional sous chef so food reviews have gone up a notch (if possible). We look forward to your return and will give you discount on any return visit

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FillMeBoots

A serene stay

Mar 2019

Another wonderful holiday at The Retreat, we had to return after visiting last year. Looked after and spoilt by lovely Preme and Sunitha. Sunitha’s cooking as amazing (if not better) than we re… More

Reviewed 23 May 2019

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Owner's reply:

Great review Laura, we welcome your return

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Philippa (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Philippa (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Philippa (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Philippa the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Philippa (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Philippa (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Philippa (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Philippa (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Philippa (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Philippa (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Philippa (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Philippa (the owner) a message.

If Philippa (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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